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Sabu's MR LONG is a film that only he could have made. A rambling, philosophical gangster/cooking film it goes off in unexpected directions and returns with unexpected delights. The film concerns…
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I am haunted by THE DEPARTURE. This film is a cinematic spiritual quest, a there and back again trip to the mountain top that will leave you moved, teary eyed and utterly vibrating with the sense of …
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The live action adaptation of Shirow Masamune's GHOST IN THE SHELL is without a doubt a messy affair- but then what version of the story isn't? For example as ground breaking and game changin…
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Nick DeLiberto’s NOVA SEED grand masterpiece of animation is a futuristic tale set in a dystopian world where humans live with genetically altered creatures. One of them is freed from the gladiatoria…
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A brand new start that echoes both the original classic and the 2014 American remake SHIN GODZILLA is one of the best films in the 62 year old franchise history. It is also one of the best and cooles…
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Having haunted those outside of Japan for the last 63 years UGETSU MONOGATARI was part of the double whammy, alone with RASHOMON that made people sit up and take notice of Japanese film. Its a film t…
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Portrait of a the state of oyster farming in Japan and by association the state of the nation. The film is a look at the toughness of the life of an oyster fisherman as well as how the industry has h…
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HAPPY HOUR is the story of four long time friends who find relief from their lives and loves in the occasional meetings they have. In theory the four women reveal everything to each other, but when o…
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The Japan Society is going to be doing a program of Musicals. This is a kick ass collection of films that is an absolute must see for anyone who loves great films. In all seriousness this may be one …